Free & Cheap Things to Do in Farmington, CT

  • The list below includes 294 free or cheap things to do in or near Farmington, Connecticut, including 115 different types of inexpensive activities like Mini Golf, Colleges & Universities, Art Museum and History Museums.
  • From Miss Porter's School to Rattlesnake Mountain, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Farmington and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Hartford, West Hartford, South Windsor and Simsbury.
  • The list below includes 294 free or cheap things to do in or near Farmington, Connecticut, including 115 different types of inexpensive activities like Mini Golf, Colleges & Universities, Art Museum and History Museums.
  • From Miss Porter's School to Rattlesnake Mountain, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Farmington and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Hartford, West Hartford, South Windsor and Simsbury.
Showing 311-320 of 815
26.1 Miles
100% 4 votes
Sports Facilities/Fields 21 S Broad Street, Westfield, MA 01085 MoreLess Info
Hosting a variety of winter sports, Amelia Park Ice Arena provides a large ice skating rink for visitors to skate on. The outside of the arena has a garden that blooms in summertime.
26.2 Miles
79% 14 votes
Children's Museums 29 South Broad Street, Westfield, MA 1085 MoreLess Info
Amelia Park Children's Museum is a children's museum dedicated to educating children through hands on exhibits. Attractions include a doctor's office exhibit, a space playground, a bank exhibit, a crafts room, and frequent special events and children's programs.
26.2 Miles
100% 3 votes
Kayaking 98 Smith Road, East Haddam, CT 06423 MoreLess Info
Guests can enjoy guided kayaking tours of the Salmon and Connecticut Rivers with Quiet Kayak Guided River Tours. The tours last for three hours and include kayaks, paddles, instruction, binoculars, and life jackets.
26.3 Miles
73% 11 votes
Specialty Museums 6 Bourn Place, U-5212, Storrs, CT 06269 MoreLess Info
The Ballard Institute and Museum of Photography features temporary exhibitions and a permanent library and archive. The institute also offers workshops for those who wish to learn about puppetry and toy theatre.
26.3 Miles
93% 28 votes
Historic Sites 1305 Memorial Ave, West Springfield, MA 1089 MoreLess Info
Gain historical perspective on New England life in the bygone days at Storrowton Village Museum. Living history programs and events are offered at this recreated village of 18th and 19th century buildings. Guided tours are offered year round by appointment.
26.4 Miles
99% 98 votes
Parks Storrs, CT 6268 MoreLess Info
The Adventure Park at Storrs is an aerial adventure course. High above the ground, bridges of cable, wood, rope, and zip lines connect small platforms built around the trees. Adventure seekers climb along these aerial trails of varying difficulty.
26.5 Miles
67% 9 votes
National & State Parks Route 16, Colchester, CT 06447 MoreLess Info
Featuring Connecticut's historical covered bridges, Salmon River State Forest consists of a large river and its surrounding forest. Visitors are allowed to hunt and fish in the park. There is also a designated picnic area that has grills.
26.7 Miles
100% 1 votes
Skating Rinks 200 Trafton Road, Springfield, MA 1108 MoreLess Info
The Cyr Arena Skating Rink is a public ice skating facility that includes a warming room, a concession stand, and six changing rooms. The building also has four team locker rooms and a referee room.
26.7 Miles
- 0 votes
Art Gallery 24 Elm Street, Westfield, MA 1085 MoreLess Info
Owned and operated by artists, The Gaslight Gallery features an array of works of art and hand crafted gifts. The gallery has paintings, jewelry, pottery, photography, sculpture, and mixed media works for sale.
26.7 Miles
- 0 votes
Paintball 683 Westfield Street, West Springfield, MA 1089 MoreLess Info
Agawam's Xtreme Paintball is a full service paintball field that caters to walk-ins as well as to parties and large groups. The facility also has a fully stocked store with equipment and accessories.
Showing 311-320 of 815
HAVE SUGGESTIONS FOR COOL AND INTERESTING THINGS TO DO IN THE Farmington AREA?
ADD A NEW ATTRACTION TO TRIPBUZZ!